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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,059.65, 60,802.37 and 23,916.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,059.65, 60,802.37 and 23,916.51 is: 33,004.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,059.65 : 60,802.37 = 23,916.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,059.65/60,802.37 = 23,916.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,059.65x = 60,802.37 × 23,916.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,059.65x = 1,454,180,370.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,454,180,370.55/44,059.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,004.81

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